The document discusses the Internet of Things (IoT) and what it means for design. It describes how the IoT has evolved from tracking individual items to connecting many devices with computing power. This allows data to be gathered from sensors and analyzed to provide meaningful information and feedback. The document discusses how IoT applications can enhance knowledge about oneself, others, and the world through areas like quantified self, health monitoring, remote access and control, and exposing the invisible. Realizing the potential of IoT will require addressing challenges like information overload, ease of use, and privacy.
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Physical devices, digital presence
Dynamic, networked, cloud-enabled
sensors actuators
Data
storage
Computing
Feedback and
visualization
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Henry Holtzman, MIT Media Lab
Original IoT vision was a database of tagged items that could be tracked
IoT then
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Henry Holtzman, MIT Media Lab
IoT now
What we didn’t anticipate is the many devices we would have with computing power
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Henry Holtzman, MIT Media Lab
The vision is no longer having to say “here’s what I’m doing and here’s why I’m doing it, now help me”
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The perfect storm:
robotics
affordable sensors
object tagging
wireless communications
broadband
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Making meaning
in an internet of
things
IxD13 Conference Toronto
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During 2008, the number of things
connected to the Internet exceeded
the number of people on earth.
By 2020 there will be 50 billion.
- Cisco Systems
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Industry categories
Energy Connected Home Lifestyle Home Health Care
Sports Finance Automotive Entertainment
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About our surroundings
Exposing the Invisible
Remote monitoring and control
Accessing the inaccessible
Microscopic/macroscopic
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Remote monitoring
Twineprojects.com
http://www.rtlasersafety.com/workplace-industrial-signs.php
At work 12 of us pitched in to get the
Twine in order to monitor the
availability of the bathroom.
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Remote monitoring
This is my new #Twine helping me
thaw ground bison for supper
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Remote monitoring
images: Twineprojects.com
My @nest thermostat died. Ironically
it was my Twine that alerted me to
the cold house. Thanks for saving
my pipes.
After a fire/smoke scare at my
apartment last year (thanks, idiot
neighbor) I wanted a smoke
detector that could email/SMS/
tweeting. The plan is to use Twine.
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Self control
Mindfulness
Training
Behavior change
Identity
Virtual presence
Sharing
Team dynamics
Health care
Remote monitoring/control
Accessing the inaccessible
Exposing the invisible
Macroscopic/microscopic
Knowing…
me!
myself others the world
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Becoming part of everyday life
Products have to be “about” something: flexible platforms like NinjaBlocks and Twine are amazing
for developers but most people need a clear sense of purpose and need
Data must be truly meaningful, compelling and fairly complete: fitness trackers are great for
runners and walkers, but what about cyclists and skaters?
Information should come from multiple sources: my Withings scale and associated data is helpful,
but I’m still the one making blind guesses regarding what’s changed
Products must be easy to set up and install, giving us feedback in a human language: with most
new wireless products, we are still a long way from plug and play
Vigilance and privacy must be balanced: keeping a constant eye on your home is valuable, but
design should provide feedback regarding what is being watched, when
Power requirements are always challenging: dealing with cords and batteries detracts from the
experience.
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Say Hello!
@carladiana_
smartinteractionlab.com
carla.diana@smartdesignworldwide.com
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Comparing IoT Services
From Building Internet of
Things with the Arduino
Charalampos Doukas
service features Free/open
cosm Visualize and store
sensor data online
Yes/no
Nimbits Data logging on the
cloud
y/y
Thingspeak Visualize and store
sensor data online
y/y
iDi Device cloud platform y/n
SensorCloud Visualize and store
sensor data online
y/n
Open.Sen.Se Internet of everything
platform
y/n
Evrythng Software engine and
cloud platform
y/n
Manybots Collect and manage info
from various devices
y/n
Openthings